The Sixers’ roster has one glaring absence — a traditional power forward. KJ Martin is the only power forward listed on Philadelphia’s roster, Keith Pompey of the Philadelphia Inquirer notes, and he’s 6’6”.
The Sixers have a roster opening and there are a number of power forward options. They have some interest in reuniting with Marcus Morris Sr. and are also considering Davis Bertans, as Pompey previously reported.
However, a number of other Eastern Conference elites — including the Celtics and Knicks — thrived in the regular season and playoffs with lineups that didn’t include traditional power forwards. With that in mind, the Sixers could employ Paul George, Kelly Oubre Jr or Caleb Martin at that spot, Pompey suggests.
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- Celtics manager general partner Steve Pagliuca is also co-owner of Atalanta, an Italian Serie A soccer team. Atalanta prevailed in the Europa League this season, giving Pagliuca two championships to celebrate. “I don’t know if it’ll ever happen again,” Pagliuca told James Horncastle of The Athletic. “I just have to be grateful that I was able to be a part of that with all the great people at the Celtics and all the great people at Atalanta.”
- Trae Young said it was disappointing his partnership with Dejounte Murray on the Hawks didn’t produce the desired results, he told the Sixers’ George on his latest Podcast P broadcast (Youtube link). “It’s tough cause we wanted to win. We’re not the first duo that couldn’t work and we’re not going to be the last,” Young said of his two seasons with Murray. The Hawks dealt Murray to the Pelicans for a package that included forward Larry Nance Jr., Dyson Daniels and two first-round picks.
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Dyson Daniels bout to have a breakout season in Atlanta!
Unless Boston have injuries, the east is won.
I don’t think Trae realises that the only way he’s going to be a involved with a successful duo, is if there are 2 other All Stars on his team…
Ok, that might be over the top, but it was funny.
I don’t think you realize duo is 2 a trio is 3 and Trae Young makes a Clint capella look like he can actually play.
I maybe in the minority here but San Antonio might be the perfect situation for Trae Young where Wemby’s length and defensive prowess could mask many of Trae’s shortcomings, no pun intended. Sort of like how 6-0 Mike Conley Jr & 7-1 Rudy Gobert have fit so well together.
With VW’s ability to play the 4 or 5 the Spurs could try adding another floor spacing big, maybe someone like Laurie Markkanen, then fill out the rest of their rotation with 3&D depth.
Hawks traded the wrong one, but only because there were no takers for Trae.
I don’t believe Trae will be getting an extension in Atlanta.
I have a very hard time believing that Philadelphia is considering Davis Bertans for the power forward spot.
I hope Martin in not their starting PF yikes. He is a SF trapped inside a SG’s body playing PF
KJ or Caleb? It seems like Caleb is the plan at the minute, but K9, PG and Caleb will all rotate and switch between the 2-4 seems to be the plan. I have no interest in Bertrans even as a depth piece, hopefully Morey doesn’t either
These writers don’t know basketball! KJ Martin isn’t a power forward like his father, Kenyon Martin. Neither is KJ Martin 6’6, he’s clearly only 6’4!